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Monthly Archives: | July, 2018

Looking At The Stigma Of Immigration And Against Immigrants In the United States

In the recent and current political climate, immigration has become a much contested matter in the United States as well as in a number of places beyond it, all throughout the world. The typical immigration attorney has found themselves with a full case load, and if you find yourself in legal trouble regarding immigration, the hiring of immigration lawyers (or even just one immigration attorney) is highly advisable. After all, we here in the United States are nothing if not a nation of immigrants, something that extends back to the very founding of our country, something that we can not so easily and cleanly separate ourselves from – and something that we should not even necessarily try to part with, as it is an integral part of our identity as a nation. Immigrants come from places all over the world for a variety of different reasons. Some come because they have been relocated here for a job, while othe

Scooter and Motorcycle Accidents: A Beginner’s FAQ

Many people think that other automobiles are the primary risk when on the roads, and this is certainly true in most accidents. Of course, it’s even truer for those who are vulnerable, meaning those riding motorcycles and scooters. These motorists are especially at risk when distracted or drunk drivers are on the roads, and many victims will have to turn to a personal injury law firm to seek justice. Scooter and moped laws vary from state to state, but in order to navigate through your case successfully, it’s important to know the facts. Here are just a few common questions about scooter accidents all riders should be aware of. After an accident, who decides whether the scooter/motorcycle needs to be repaired or replaced? In most cases, the insurance companies have the final say when it comes to deciding whether the vehicles involved in the accident get repaired or replaced. Their ruling generally takes a number of factors into consideration, including the specific damages, the specific vehicle models, the driver’s wishes, and more. Of course, your insurance company also has the option to provide Actual Cash Value (ACV), which is also referred to as the ‘fair market value.’ This is considered

Five Reasons To Call an Auto Accident Attorney

If you’ve been hurt in an auto accident, calling a car accident attorney could be the most important call you make after you get timely medical attention. Here’s why it’s important that you do this quickly. Insurance companies move fast. The goal of an insurance company is to make money. This does not mean that a company is cheating anyone deliberately; it just means that they are a business and businesses exist to earn income. It’s in the best interest of the insurance company to pay as little as possible for any settlement. They have a strong incentive to find whatever reason they can to withhold or lessen payments. If you been hurt by a car because of the negligence of the driver or because of a faulty piece of equipment in that car, it’s a good idea to call an auto accident attorney qui

A Look At The Importance Of Setting Up A Will

From a business lawyer to a real estate lawyer, it is important to contact anyone who can be of help to you in the process of constructing a will. Though you will want to work directly with a specialized will lawyer in the process of writing a will, you can also find insight and support through talking to a business lawyer or even an elder law attorney in this process. And having a will is a hugely important thing. After all, how else will you help to ensure that you family is cared for in the event of your passing, especially if it is an untimely one? Though we all hope that we make it to a very old age before passing away, this is guaranteed for no one. From injuries to sudden terminal illness, death is inevitable in life, and it is always best to be as prepared as possible for the worst case scenario that could arise. Unfortunately, too few people have even begun the process o

A Look At The World Of Divorce And Custody Settlements in The United States

Filing for divorce is common in the United States and depends on a variety of factors. Divorce is caused by a variety of reasons, and can have a number of different outcomes. For instance, if one person out of the couple smokes but the other does not at all, their chance of ultimately getting a divorce is likely to rise by as much as seventy five percent. Divorce also happens due to sheer and simple incompatibility in more than nineteen percent of divorce cases, and drug and alcohol use and abuse will lead to as many as ten percent of all divorces. Infidelity is also a major cause of divorce in the United States, whether just one person is unfaithful or both parties of the couple are. In fact, infidelity is even currently the number one cause and reason for people to file for divorce in the United States, causing more than thirty percent of all divorces that occur in the time span of just one year in this country. In fact, infidelity is unfortunately so prevalent that counselors

A Look Into The World Of Construction Businesses In The United States

The industry of construction and building has long been a successful one, but never so much as in recent years. In the year of 2016, just about two years ago from the current date (2018), the entire construction industry was valued at a worth of around one thousand and one hundred and sixty two billion dollar. In the years since, this number has only continued to climb – and will more likely than not keep climbing in the years that are to come as well. Part of this success is due to the continued demand for new structures in all places all throughout the country of the United States. And part of it can be directly linked to growing innovation and further use of technology within the construction industry. But in order for any industry to stay as successful as the construction industry in the United States has been able to, the right legal representation in the form of skilled and well practiced attorneys matters. If you are lucky, you and your construction company will never have the u